Stop Forcing Points: How the Best Padel Players Build Them

What does patience really mean in padel? In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down why the mindset that works in tennis often fails in padel — especially in tight moments. From rally length and risk vs reward, to active vs passive patience, they explain how top players build points, manage pressure, and make better decisions under stress. You’ll learn why patience isn’t about pushing the ball in, how the lob becomes an anchor shot at every level, and how patience applies not just within points — but across matches and your entire padel journey. If you want to win more points without forcing, this episode is for you. EXPLORE OUR OFFERS: The Padel School Membership (with FREE Trial) Access 75+ Drills for Every Level: TPS Drill Book For Players Our BOOK - The Padel Player's Guide Win Matches with a Stronger Mindset: Get our Mental Toughness Course FREE Equipment Guide: FREE Padel Assessment for YOUR game: Want to join us on court? Read our blogs:

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Stop Forcing Points: How the Best Padel Players Build Them is an episode from The Padel School Podcast by Sandy Farquharson.

This episode is 20:31 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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